Driving Test Pass Rates in London
Greater London is served by more DVSA test centres than anywhere else in the UK. City centres tend to sit below the national average because of dense traffic, complex junctions and demanding independent-driving routes. Across the 25 London test centres, car pass rates ranged from 39.9% to 58.7% in April 2025 to March 2026.
Quick answer: In London, Sidcup (London) has the highest pass rate (58.7%) and Chingford (London) the lowest (39.9%). The national average is 50.0%.
Centres
25
Pass-rate range
39.9%–58.7%
Mean of centres
49.2%
Tests conducted
262,583
All 25 London test centres, ranked
Highest pass rate first. Each centre links to its full breakdown.
| # | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests | UK rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sidcup (London) | 58.7% | 14,318 | 63 / 317 |
| 2 | Tolworth (London) | 53.6% | 10,164 | 131 / 317 |
| 3 | Bromley (London) | 52.9% | 13,228 | 143 / 317 |
| 4 | Chertsey (London) | 52.9% | 9,082 | 144 / 317 |
| 5 | Yeading (London) | 52.8% | 6,735 | 147 / 317 |
| 6 | Uxbridge (London) | 52.3% | 6,051 | 155 / 317 |
| 7 | West Wickham (London) | 51.6% | 12,249 | 171 / 317 |
| 8 | Erith (London) | 51.6% | 5,809 | 172 / 317 |
| 9 | Hendon (London) | 51.4% | 11,086 | 175 / 317 |
| 10 | Mill Hill (London) | 51.4% | 9,797 | 177 / 317 |
| 11 | Morden (London) | 51.0% | 15,770 | 187 / 317 |
| 12 | Slough (London) | 50.8% | 10,509 | 194 / 317 |
| 13 | Borehamwood (London) | 50.8% | 7,195 | 195 / 317 |
| 14 | Barnet (London) | 49.9% | 12,397 | 205 / 317 |
| 15 | Pinner (London) | 49.7% | 14,367 | 210 / 317 |
| 16 | Brentwood (London) | 48.5% | 5,791 | 226 / 317 |
| 17 | Mitcham (London) | 47.0% | 15,046 | 243 / 317 |
| 18 | Loughton (London) | 47.0% | 7,376 | 245 / 317 |
| 19 | Wood Green (London) | 46.8% | 11,379 | 248 / 317 |
| 20 | Hornchurch (London) | 46.3% | 8,694 | 256 / 317 |
| 21 | Southall (London) | 44.8% | 8,543 | 273 / 317 |
| 22 | Wanstead (London) | 44.4% | 8,258 | 277 / 317 |
| 23 | Goodmayes (London) | 43.7% | 21,374 | 282 / 317 |
| 24 | Belvedere (London) | 40.5% | 4,245 | 305 / 317 |
| 25 | Chingford (London) | 39.9% | 13,120 | 308 / 317 |
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Frequently asked questions about driving test centres in London
Which test centre has the highest pass rate in London?
Sidcup (London) has the highest car driving test pass rate in London at 58.7% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on DVSA table DRT122A. It ranks 63 of all UK centres.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in London?
By pass rate, Chingford (London) is the toughest of the 25 London centres at 39.9%. Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so a lower rate reflects busier local roads rather than a harder exam.
What is the average pass rate across London test centres?
Across the 25 DVSA test centres in London, pass rates range from 39.9% to 58.7% for April 2025 to March 2026. The simple mean of these centres is 49.2% — 0.8 points below the national average of 50.0%. (This mean is a GeraRide calculation across the listed centres, not an official regional figure.)
How many driving test centres are there in London?
This page covers 25 DVSA car practical test centres whose official name includes "London" in table DRT122A. Together they conducted 262,583 tests in April 2025 to March 2026.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Centres grouped by the city in their official DVSA name; the mean is a GeraRide calculation across the listed centres, not an official regional figure. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.